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Can pilates steady the steps of people with multiple sclerosis?

NCT ID NCT07800039

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Patras Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week Clinical Pilates program can improve balance and physical function in adults with multiple sclerosis. Participants are randomly assigned to Clinical Pilates, standard physiotherapy, or a control group with no structured exercise. Researchers measure static and dynamic balance, mobility, fatigue, and motivation at several points during and after the program. The goal is to see if this type of exercise offers a meaningful benefit over usual care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Clinical Pilates-based rehabilitation program
What this could lead to
If it works, Clinical Pilates could become a practical, low-cost way to improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone with MS. The program requires supervised sessions, and benefits may fade after it ends.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis * Ability to maintain an upright standing position * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>24 Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of neurological disorders other than multiple sclerosis * Lower-limb and/or spinal surgery within the previous year * History of heart failure * Uncontrolled hypertension

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Conditions

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multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Home-Based Study Site

    Ioannina, Epirus, Greece

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